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title: Meet Glenn Robertson
description: Glenn Robertson leads our Occupational Physiotherapy team at UKIM Occupational Health and is particularly interested in preventing workplace injuries.
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# Meet Glenn Robertson

 Date:  19/08/2022

#### Meet Glenn Robinson - MSc GradDipPhys MCSP Chartered Physiotherapist

I have been a **Chartered Physiotherapist** for over 30 years, and after working across a range of sectors, I realised just how prevalent musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are in the workplace.

I have a growing interest in the importance of ergonomics and the direct impact that functional design can have on the prevention of injuries in the workplace. This led me to complete an **MSc in Ergonomics (Human Factors)** at Loughborough University.

**Musculoskeletal disorders** – so that’s anything affecting the joints, bones or muscles - affect approximately **half a million UK workers** each year, often resulting in time off work or underperformance at work. This is a huge cost to employers, but these MSK instances can be **mitigated** through ergonomic intervention, and **financial benefits** can be realised.

#### What a day in the life of being a Physiotherapist involves

In addition to managing and coaching our onsite team, I like to get hands-on with the clinical aspect of my role, which involves me carrying out employee assessments, delivering treatment and rehabilitation and proactively managing their case to gain the best outcomes. 

As an ergonomic specialist, I also collaborate with key client stakeholders, including **engineers**, **health & safety** and **product development** teams, to advise on **best practice methods** to reduce the impact of production processes on MSK conditions and improve organisational efficiencies.   

I truly believe that **preventing** injuries is preferable to curing them. Driving a **culture of prevention** and self-management can be significantly critical in helping employers manage the cost of an ill-health workforce.   

#### Fun Fact

Previously, I was a physiotherapist for **Durham County Cricket Club** and **Northumberland County RFU**.

> I firmly believe that preventing injuries is preferable to curing them.

 

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- [UKIM Awarded Place on ESPO Framework for Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme Services.](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/ukim-awarded-place-on-espo-framework-for-occupational-health-and-employee-assistance-programme-services/)
- [Enhancing Employee Retention and Recruitment: The Role of Occupational Health Services.](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/enhancing-employee-retention-and-recruitment/)
- [Respiratory Health in the Workplace: The Importance of Occupational Health Services](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/respiratory-health-in-the-workplace-the-importance-of-occupational-health-services/)
- [What are the legal requirements and regulations related to Occupational Health and Safety?](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/what-are-the-legal-requirements-and-regulations-related-to-occupational-health-and-safety/)
- [How do Occupational Health services support employer duty of care?](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/how-do-occupational-health-services-support-employer-duty-of-care/)
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- [Occupational Health Referrals for Employees and how to make them.](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/occupational-health-referrals-for-employees-and-how-to-make-them/)

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